| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $200.54 | 9.299% | $219.1882 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.83 | 8.797% | $147.779 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.46 | 13.524% | $233.2464 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.72 | 6.421% | $27.3715 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.73 | 10.682% | $190.0742 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.50 | 3.130% | $5.6722 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.53 | 4.722% | $180.6769 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.31 | $1,004.0084 | $1,004.01 | $1,004.00 | $1,004.10 | |